My teenagers (13,16 &19) have had 5 lessons so far. They quickly learned that fencing wasn't just a…read morematter of "stabbing" the other person and that there was a lot more to it. They have to work a lot of muscles, especially their legs and cores. Ammar and Carmen have been great to work with. Very patient and great teachers. Carmen speaks little English, but she doesn't let that stop her at all. She demonstrates again and again until the kids get it -- they usually pick it up very quickly. The lessons my kids are learning go beyond fencing as they are learning to listen beyond words and through a language barrier. They are having so much fun and we are so glad that we found this amazing club and people.

My son really wanted to try out fencing. It seemed like a logical choice but the coaches were…read morejerks. Well. The younger helper coaches were super nice but the owner/older men were way less than friendly and welcoming. My son really dreaded going after a few weeks. It really wasn't tailored to kids at all. Plus all their equipment smelled. The coach asked if my son was homeschooled because he "wasn't friendly." I asked if friendly was a requirement to fencing. Random. I think if I were an adult or teen wanting to try it out it would be a good fit, but definitely not for elementary school kids.

I fenced at Gold Blade Fencing Center 3 nights a week from 2003-2006. After 2006, I left DFW to…read moreattend college, but I still fenced at GBFC as much as possible when I was home from school. I left DFW in 2013, but I still try to visit the club for good fencing and to see great friends whenever I am back in town. Fencing at GBFC helped me grow as a person. At GBFC, I learned how to fence at an internationally competitive level, and the coaching I received helped me become part of the 2015 NCAA Div1 National Championship Notre Dame fencing team. But more than that, I made lifelong friends with my fellow athletes and my coaches. GBFC helped me learn the value of healthy competition, physical fitness, dedication, strategic thinking, teamwork... the list goes on and on. If you're interested in a sport that will challenge you, teach you how to be a smart, tough, and healthy competitor, and will also help you stand out from the crowd when it comes to college applications or water cooler conversations, you should definitely check out GBFC.

Coach Chris is super professional at working with children. Discipline, practice and individual…read moreapproach to each student. My daughter adores him and we are happy to attend every lesson. Kairos Fencing is the best thanks to the coach.

Coach Chris is a top-notch sabre fencing coach. He was the prodigy of the former world champion…read moreVladimir Nazlymov who is the head fencing coach at Ohio State. His classes are fun and energetic. My son really gets hooked to the sport. He is now looking forward to his first national competition in Salt Lake City in March.

I may be a little biased so it's something everyone should experience for themselves. My kids have…read moregotten so many amazing experiences out of this club, fencing, and the friendships they have here. NTFA has been here 9 years, has amazing results, fantastic fencers, Coaches, parents and is really one big family!

Best sport for college, and NTFA cranks out champions! My son was a fencer here for several years…read moreand has the best memories! As a Dad, yes, I finally picked up a sword and got after it myself. Great teachers, and a fun crowd. Much better than tennis or golf!